BSc (Hons) Games Design with foundation year in Bolton United Kingdom | University of Greater Manchester

The initial year of our 4-year BSc (Hons) Games Design with foundation year program provides an introduction to game development. Focused on fostering creativity, it allows you to specialize in your preferred direction. Core subjects cover basic game creation using industry-standard tools and platforms. Our expert games faculty will guide you in honing your abilities, equipping you for degree-level study while preparing you for careers in the gaming sector.

The foundation year serves as a transitional phase between secondary and higher education, prioritizing hands-on learning with tailored support to ready you for the academic challenges of the full degree program.

After successfully finishing the foundation year, you'll advance directly to the main degree, concentrating on games design (with the option to switch to BA (Hons) Games Art or BSc (Hons) Games Programming upon completion). The curriculum offers comprehensive game studies with a focus on technical elements, design innovation, and development processes rather than coding. Important areas include asset creation, game and level design principles, along with platform technologies. Our specialized games instructors will support your growth in game evaluation, user experience testing, production techniques, and the commercial aspects of game development.